Compensation for broken bones
and fractures at work
We can help you get compensation for broken bones and fractures at work. Guiding you through the WorkCover process.
If you have suffered a broke bone or fracture at work, you may be entitled to WorkCover compensation.
Injuries relating to fracturing, and the breaking of bones are an ever-present risk amongst a range of working environments. Lifting heavy objects, or constant handling of machinery repeatedly leads to such harm, which represents a frequent type of workplace injury. If, from the accident, you face a period where you are out of work as a direct result of your broken bone, you may be able to pursue several compensatory options to reduce the potential financial burden and any associated stress.
Fractures and broken bones can be seen as umbrella terms covering a large range of injuries from numerous jobs. Despite this, those who work as carpenters, in construction, factory workers and in manufacturing are at the greatest risk of being subject to an injury of this type.
Common injuries concerning these threats include fractures to the wrist, ankle, chest and spine.
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What will be covered from a broken bone under WorkCover?
Once the extent of your injury has been independently assessed, the degree to which your broken bone prohibits you from continuing work can lead to several compensatory options.
WorkSafe can pay you weekly payments whilst you recover from your injury and are unable to complete the same quantity of hours pre-injury, where the calculation of weekly payments is dependent on your current work capacity. Entitlements can also include payment for medical expenses and can extend to a one-time permanent impairment payout, whereby you may be awarded a lump-sum payment if it is determined your injuries meet the threshold.
However, if you believe your injury was the negligence of your employer, you may be able to pursue a common law claim for further compensation. To pursue a claim for a fractured bone, the degree of your injury must be to the extent that it is considered ‘serious’, from the negligent behaviour of your employer.
If you are not able to work due to a broken bone or fracture you may also be entitled to making a TPD insurance claim through your super.
What type of broken bone injuries can be covered under WorkCover?
You can make a claim for many types of broken bone injuries, such as broken fingers at work, broken wrists, broken ankles, broken hands, broken arms, broken legs or feet, along with other types of fractures and injuries.
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At Zaparas Lawyers, we understand the stress and confusion that can become apparent when wanting to receive compensation for a broken bone at work. After dealing with countless WorkCover injuries daily, we have an abundance of experience to assist you during this process. However, it is important to act fast to ensure you are at the best ability to be successful in your claim, as often strict time limits may apply.
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